2. A making known; revelation; disclosure; as, a bankrupt is
bound to make a full discovery of his assets.
In the clear discoveries of the next [world].
--South.
3. Finding out or ascertaining something previously unknown
or unrecognized; as, Harvey's discovery of the circulation
of the blood.
A brilliant career of discovery and conquest.
--Prescott.
We speak of the ``invention'' of printing, the
discovery of America. --Trench.
4. That which is discovered; a thing found out, or for the
first time ascertained or recognized; as, the properties
of the magnet were an important discovery.
5. Exploration; examination. [Obs.]